Rugby 7s Is Headed for Extinction
It’s a strange thing, this feeling of watching something you once believed in, something you were told was the future, just…fade away. Remember when they sold us rugby sevens? It […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] More
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What the Dove Did Not Say
She wakes me with a hand that knows only giving, her voice a low hum in the dark: a mother cannot afford to rest. This is my inheritance, not land, […] More
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Is Life Not Too Short?
Is life not too short? Are we not allowed to wallow? Why can’t we sit in our own piss peacefully? Can’t we postpone action for a day or two without […] More
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Maama NAKI’s TALES
TITLE ; MAAMA NAKI’S TALES Meet maama naki the woman of few words HELLO everyone I am maama Nakiggudde. I enjoy conversations if you need any updates about my village […] More
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FROM DIAMONDS TO DRAMA
Twelve billion dollars. That is the pledge from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to boost our flagging economy through roads, power systems, and mining infrastructure. Yet if we build outward without […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual ArtFILM AND CULTURE MARKET 2025 LAUNCHED
Today was the media launch at National Theatre/UNCC to officially confirm that the event is on. The 4th edition of the Film and Culture Market (FCM) will be from 15th […] More
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YOUNG ENGINEER: WHY ARE YOU SPECIALIZING SO EARLY?
I always find it fascinating when I sit down with fresh graduates in Civil Engineering. The conversation often goes something like this: “I’m interested in roads.” “I want to work […] More
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UNSCRIPTED
When I close my eyes, vulnerability seeps in, In slumber, a restless heart, a soul’s hollow din. Your absence a void, a haunting refrain, Do friends exist to soothe this […] More
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in EventsTHE MELODIC SHEREHE
Hola, What’s krackin folks?! Hope y’all are good because if you aren’t, then we can only hope that the claws of the “respiratory outbreak” have not gotten a grip […] More
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MARIAM NDAGIRE HOLDS ACTORS WORKSHOP
After a long wait for the photos, finally I am publishing this article about this great event. It’s such delays that make me want to attend events with my […] More
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SENIOR CHIEF KACHINDAMOTO
After we finished filming the documentary, Senior Chief Kachindamoto called me aside. “My son” she said, “what real change will this film bring, how will it help me? You are […] More
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Why dominant Political Parties like NRM foster investment decisions for long term and impactful investors/businesses.
The big Tent of NRMOnline politics has enveloped Kampala this week. The NRM is a massively mass party hosting over 40,000 delegates in the capital. The sheer reach and capability […] More
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If You Can Do Anything, You Will Do Nothing: The Paralysis of Genius
I started work right out of university, a skinny, dishevelled runt, a pale shadow of my future self. I walked with a nervous shuffle, too shy to look anyone in […] More
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DO YOU KNOW WHY MOST ENGINEERS (ESPECIALLY CONTRACTORS) DRINK AND SMOKE HEAVILY?
Whenever I tell someone that I have never consumed alcohol or smoked cigarettes, or weed, they give me a curious look and insist it’s not true. It is very rare […] More
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Evangelism
Know this one thing about human beings and you will never struggle to evangelise ever again. I evangelise almost everyday. Easily. I enjoy it very much. In fact, the highlight […] More
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We Are All Feminists
I wake up in confusion because in just a week, I’ve seen three posts bashing feminism. The third post welcomed me to Facebook this morning and I do not understand […] More
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You are too soft
I’ve been terrified. I thought that I lost Him. God. I knew it when a feeling of cold vulnerability washed over me, about the same time a distant, long-forgotten memory […] More
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South Sudan’s Struggle to End Violence Against Women: Why the Law Alone Isn’t Enough
Violence against women is not confined to dark alleys or wartime atrocities—it is happening in homes, villages, towns, and institutions across South Sudan. Reports suggest that more than six out […] More
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Maama NAKI’s TALES
MAAMA NAKI’s TALES Chapter two Last time you left me about to give counseling to one of my married friends. Here is her story. She said that her husband is […] More
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Sacred Love Film Review
At the end of the day, most African films have the same problems. They don’t take time to work that script; the ideas are usually brilliant but somehow, the story […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Writing and LiteratureUgandan drama series ‘BORDERS’ is online
As my daughters’ school holiday began, we made it our mission to enjoy as much Ugandan content as possible. After watching the multi award winning film KAFA COH by […] More
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I hope to see you one day
It is okay to dream, to dream of a home that you will own, a home that your children and grandchildren will look at and say, “mum and dad built […] More
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Seasons Change
10 years and 7 months ago, you wouldn’t have convinced me that I would one day wake up and be grateful for another chance at life. The worst thing that […] More
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KAFA COH HAS STARS
Uganda has seen its fair share of star-studded productions, especially in television drama series. But pulling off a high-profile cast for a film is a much tougher challenge. It often […] More
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Does Patriotism Need to Be a Birthright?
What does patriotism mean to you? I was listening to a True Spies podcast featuring a former CIA agent- David Tyson, who served in Afghanistan. He was discussing the afterlife […] More
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VISIONARY BRITISH COLONIALISM: EAST AFRICAN COOPERATION, INTEGRATION, FEDERATION AND INDEPENDENCE.
Visionary British Colonialism: East African Cooperation, Integration, Federation and Independence By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis Visionary colonialism is not a widely accepted or established […] More
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SHORT FILM CALLED ‘FALLING OUT’
I missed the premiere but then I watched ‘Falling Out’ on the final day of this year’s Ngalabi Short Film Festival, and it instantly stood out as one of […] More
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From Captain to Castaway? Ivan Magomu and the Governance Crisis in Ugandan Rugby
When rugby players train, sweat, bleed, and commit to their sport, they do so believing that merit, character, and service will define their careers. Ivan Magomu embodies this belief. Yet […] More
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Writing prompt of the week!
Our relationship with our mother is one of the most important things to us. Whether you’re in love or estranged, complicated or tepid. We all have thoughts about her. This […] More
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Loukman Ali Is Back with a New Feature Film
Last night, renowned Ugandan film director, Loukman Ali stirred up excitement in the film community after dropping a few camera frames from his latest project. The shots immediately caught […] More
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Imagine having heaven as your creative source…
I sang a song in my dream. It was a new song. I was also aware that I was dreaming. So I sang it again, and again, trying to memorize […] More
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in FictionWine: a short story
One of my boyfriends introduced me to wine. The memory of its taste has never left me -it was so good! If the demons of alcoholism in my father’s lineage […] More
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Account Balance notifications
Hello esteemed storyteller, We hope you are well. If you received this email notification, kindly ignore it, as it’s an ad revenue test notification that accidentally went out. You’ll start […] More
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WAISEDHA:WILDBAT
Wildbat. Leader of the vanguard, former alias vanquish. Powers Telekinetic Pyrokinetic Skilled fighter Technology wizard Army captain More
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in FictionScars: a short story
Suppose for a moment that you were a cold corpse, with your mastectomy chest flat against an even colder post mortem table. You are yellowish, bluish, grey – your dead […] More
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BRITISH-UGANDAN ACTOR ARNOLD OCENG AT FILM CLUB UGANDA
Last evening, Film Club hosted yet another inspiring session, this time with Ugandan-British actor Arnold Oceng as our guest speaker. I had the honor of moderating what turned out […] More
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Embracing Competence-Based Education: A Forward-Looking Response to Traditional Critiques
A recent public notice has criticised short, non-traditional professional courses—especially in fields like architecture and engineering —as inadequate, calling instead for traditional, multi-year programs. While concerns about safety and quality […] More
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God redeems time.
The redemption of time is one of the things I love the most about life in God. God redeems time. When you come to the awareness of how much time […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] More
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What the Dove Did Not Say
She wakes me with a hand that knows only giving, her voice a low hum in the dark: a mother cannot afford to rest. This is my inheritance, not land, […] More
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THE HISTORY OF BUSOGA AND THE CONCEPT OF NATURAL BELONGING
Belonging is absolutely important because it confers wider identity. My name is Fred Charles Milton Oweyegha-Afunaduula Kiira Isabirye. However, my identity is not complete without mentioning my physical ecological-biological belonging […] More
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in Movies and Television, Religion and Spirituality, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureBroken Hallelujah
I braved my way to church this rainy Easter Sunday morning when I would rather have spent it coiled in my messy bed with fingers and eyes glued to the […] More
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60 Ugandan Females aged between 18 and 22 have been recruited to work in Russia, under the Alabuga Start program.
Alabuga Special Economic Zones SEZ program has been embroided in controversy surrounding the recruitment and alleged exploitation of young African women. Under the disguise of an educational or joint study […] More
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THE DEVIL’S APOSTLE, GRACE LUBEGA
The Devil exists! It showed up last week through one of its Apostles, or more accurately, its Servant, Grace Lubega, and misled God’s unsuspecting children, as was the case in […] More
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Is Life Not Too Short?
Is life not too short? Are we not allowed to wallow? Why can’t we sit in our own piss peacefully? Can’t we postpone action for a day or two without […] More
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Why the 2Face and Annie Divorce is on him.
2face posted last night that he and Annie had separated many months ago. After a few minutes, he posted that his account was hacked. A few minutes later he came […] More
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in Education and Academia, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases
Gender-Neutral Polygamy in Uganda: A Ruling That Raises More Questions Than Answers
On July 10th, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Uganda made a ruling that has left many of us confused, amused, and deeply concerned. In the case of Women’s Probono Initiative […] More
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Review of Nancy Friday’s Men in Love!
Oh. My. God. This book. Men in Love by Nancy Friday completely blew my mind. I mean, I went in thinking I knew what I was getting into just another […] More
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#RolexInTanzania Vast, Empty Dryness
South Africa to Egypt, is the ultimate cross-Africa trip. In late 2018 – early 2019, I did half of this from Uganda to Cairo through Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan with the […] More
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THE MULAWA CLAN OF BUSOGA: THE CLAN OF MZEE OWEYEGHA-AFUNADUULA
Background 1. Identity I believe identity is critical to survival. A people that wants to survive the global erosions of culture, democracy and unity of purpose must ensure that it […] More
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Evangelism
Know this one thing about human beings and you will never struggle to evangelise ever again. I evangelise almost everyday. Easily. I enjoy it very much. In fact, the highlight […] More
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Are you stuck in a relationship because of the good sex? You, my friend, have been Dickmatized!
Forgive me for my crude language, I am sure some are thinking the article title is not befitting of a young lady, but why call a spade a big spoon […] More
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The Still Wonder, Volume 2 – About Today
The Still Wonder is an illustrated book that some friends and I remotely compiled and which is now available as an e-book (Text/Whatsapp Gabe on +256 771 686 545, Only […] More
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TRIBUTE TO DR CYPRIAN OPIRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ST MARY’S HOSPITAL LACOR
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024 the sub-region of Acholi and the country at large lost a gallant son, Dr. Cyprian Opira. Fondly called Dr. CP, Dr. Opira was a Consultant […] More
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What Uganda could learn from Finland’s education system
They say, a society that ceases to learn, ceases to grow. Uganda’s education system has experienced some changes since her independence in 1962. The teacher as the custodian of information […] More
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Close Look at AFRICOM and its Role in the Geopolitical Space
2024 saw the United States African Command (AFRICOM) make headlines after it was expelled from Niger on the 15th of September 2024. The unit operates under the United States Department […] More
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What is the difference between a political party and a movement?
In the social media exchanges between FDC diehards and People Power adherents, I keep seeing one side insisting that it is a political party that has a constitution and structures […] More
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Forecast: 'Uncle' Paul Kagame, the next President of East Africa
The sun is setting on the Old Man in Uganda. Mama Samia Suluhu in next door Tanzania is still learning the ropes, as is General Évariste Ndayishimye of Burundi. It […] More
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The history of Father John Scalabrini Part 1
Father John Scalabrini (RIP) – A life dedicated to Serving God and Saving Humanity Born 13 December 1934 – Died 04 October 2016 Father John Scalabrini was born on 13th […] More
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POLITICS: HOW OPPOSITION HELPED TIBUHABURWA MUSEVENI TO BUILD DYNASTIC RULE IN UGANDA
In politics, where rulers claim that they are actors in democracy building or democratisation, the Opposition comprises one or more political parties or other organized groups that are opposed, primarily […] More
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in Fiction
Wine: a short story
One of my boyfriends introduced me to wine. The memory of its taste has never left me -it was so good! If the demons of alcoholism in my father’s lineage […] More
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in PoetryTHE TOP 10 OF ‘EVERYTHING UGANDAN POETRY’: Top 10 Ugandan Male Performance Poets
So today, permit me to share with you my second list from my compilation of ‘The Top 10 of Everything Ugandan Poetry’. Everything I write/rate here is based on my […] More
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in Fiction
Scars: a short story
Suppose for a moment that you were a cold corpse, with your mastectomy chest flat against an even colder post mortem table. You are yellowish, bluish, grey – your dead […] More
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Pot holes on the road to destiny
About twenty years ago, one of my favourite Gospel Ministers, TD Jakes preached a sermon that has never got out of my head; Potholes on the road to destiny In […] More
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Kintu and Nambi; Kayikuzi and Kintu #25
Continued from; Walumbe’s delight #24 By Aine Susan Kayikuzi made his way to the edge, his source of solace over the years.Yet even there,one could feel the tension between the […] More
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If Scores Were Horses
If scores were horses, students would ride: if this is what the Nigerian education sector has evolved into, then horses too must be imported quickly from alien spaces and faraway […] More
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Gipiir and Labongo #15
By Ashley “ He must think he’s something, huh!” Adeke muttered through gritted teeth, “ All those stories are just getting to his head. Giant slayer my left eyeball! “ […] More
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Fundi Bots In A Nutshell
Many people ask about what Fundi Bots does and how relevant it is in Uganda and why they should care. (For those who don’t know, we are the organization that […] More
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THE MULTIPLE USES OF SUGARCANE AND THE THREAT OF SUGAR CARTELS IN UGANDA
Humans and many other animals, including certain insects, such as bees, like sweet things. It is sugar that makes things taste sweet. In human society, sugar has many uses, from […] More
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Drawing insights into human traits from wondering at the Cycle.
During my morning walks, I see an old man every day with a florescent raincoat on top slightly hunching riding a classic cycle and delivering the newspapers to the houses […] More
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Press Release: Non-Fiction Literary Awards For African Writers Resident In Ghana.
MAKEDA PR is pleased to announce two new literary awards; The annual Nana Koffi Addo Writivism Prize for Non Fiction by African writers resident in Ghana and The Abena Korantemaa […] More
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Covid-19 or a New Strain of Malaria? #Stories4Health
The trends on covid-19 have constantly evolved since the beginning of the outbreak. New findings are being made on a regular basis, hence the need to stay constantly updated and […] More
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Endangered By Lockdown #Stories4Health
It was exactly nine-thirty in the morning. The atmosphere was bright, noisy, and gay. The morning sun was still tender to the skin as it rose from the East with […] More
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#MovieTalk #JusticeLeague, WHAT THE FUCK, WARNER BROTHERS?
Justice League…ayayayaya!! I can’t leave it alone. Went to bed thinking about it and woke up still thinking about it. Listen, I have been pretty vocal in my support for […] More
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THE KATIKKIRO, MY JJAJJA AND INDIRECT SPEECH IN BUGANDA
My grandmother, Mary Kigongo was a proud, strong and independent-minded woman. When I say strong, I mean really strong. In my Primary school days, during third term holidays when we […] More
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Growth Lessons from Plants
I’ve been reading a bit about plants while for the umpteenth time I try to convince myself I need to get me some plants because maybe that’s the one thing […] More
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in PoetryWho do you love?
Who do you love? You tell me I am the best That I live in you You praise everything that constitutes me You run to me whenever you feel […] More
